Nonfiction Tell me about your book project!

I know this form is long, but it will really give me a good idea of where you are with your writing before we have our brief conversation. Thanks for completing it!

First, tell me about yourself as a human being and a writer.

Name *

First Name Last Name

Email *

All correspondence will be sent to this email. Please double check it for accuracy.

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

What is your time zone? (Important to know for scheduling!) *

Time Zone

WHAT IS THE BEST BOOK YOU'VE READ RECENTLY, AND WHAT ABOUT IT APPEALED TO YOU? *

How would you describe yourself as a writer? *

What do you like best about the writing process? *

What do you like least about the writing process? *

Tell me a bit about your project.

Where are you in the process? *

What is your working title?

It's OK to leave this blank if you haven't got one.

What is your book's genre? *

Who is your book for? *

Describe your ideal reader *

Briefly describe what your book is about (no more than 50 words). *

0/50

What other books might sit on a bookshelf next to yours in a library or a bookstore? *

Which of those books is your favorite? *

What are your goals for your book project? *

Tell me about your experience with coaching/editing, and what you're looking for in a coach.

Have you worked with a book coach or editor before? If so, how was that experience? *

What are you looking for in a book coach? *

Honest feedback and deep editing Accountability Encouragement—and critique with a light touch Industry expertise

What is your dream reader response to your book?

What is your nightmare reader response to your book?

Working virtually requires some technical knowledge, all of which is pretty easy. I'd just like to know if you're comfortable using the tools that I normally use to work with clients, which are:

Zoom for coaching calls
Microsoft Word track changes
Dropbox for sharing files

If we work together, I will encourage you to become familiar with all the above—and will point you to tutorials and/or Loom videos I made if necessary.

Are you comfortable working with track changes in Word? *

Do you know how to use Zoom—which requires a computer with a camera and a microphone? (Most laptops have these built in.) *

Do you know how to use Dropbox? *

Is there anything else you'd like to tell me about yourself or your project?

Opt in to my non-invasive email list!!

Please upload a sample of your work, up to 5 pages double-spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins on all sides. Please put your name and email address on the pages in case they get separated from your form. Also include your first and last name in the file name and remove or replace any spaces in your file name with an underscore or dash.

These pages do NOT have to be from the project you are planning to work on with me.

Your file must be a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

Click the "Choose File" button below to upload your sample pages. *

Choose File

Your file must be a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

Did you include your name and email address on your pages in case they get separated from your application? *

Yes

I am having problems uploading my file. *

If you are experiencing problems uploading your file, please follow these troubleshooting tips.

Double check that your file is a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
Before moving on to step 3, click the Save button below to save your progress.
Clear your browser's cache. (I know this is a pain, but sometimes it fixes everything!)
Close your browser.
Restart your computer. (I understand the cliche, but you would be AMAZED at the number of times this fixes everything.)
Return to this form.
Try uploading your file again.

If you are continuing to experience problems uploading your sample pages, you will need to email your documents, following the guidelines above, to me at susanne@susannedunlapedits.com after you submit this form.

I'd love to get to know you!